10.16.18 Weekly News Update

TUESDAY OCT 16, 2018

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QUICK CLICKS: FALL FEST Trunk or Treat NFL Sunday Ticket Parents’ Night Out Quickbooks Training

NFL Sunday Ticket at Legends

Friday, October 26 | 3:30 - 7 pm

The 96th Force Support Squadron invites the entire Eglin community to a spook-tacular evening of Halloween fun at the annual Trunk or Treat FallFest! Get your scare on and bring the whole family out to Postl Point for a kid-friendly event featuring carnival games, a haunted house, zombie blast, hayrides, a not-too-spooky movie, a photo booth, and other activities. The fun kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and food will be available for purchase. At 4 p.m., make a mad dash to the start of the 1-mile Costume Fun Run/Walk, open to all ages with awards for all participants. Trunk or Treat Lane will open from 5-7 p.m., featuring vehicles decorated in their Halloween best and filled with FREE candy for kids of all ages! "Best Trunk" and "Best Squadron Trunk" first through third place prizes will be awarded. Trunk or Treat Lane will be open exclusively for EFMP families from 4:30-5 p.m. Event admission is FREE to all base personnel and their families. Contact Eglin Outdoor Recreation at 850-882-5058 for more information.

Decorated Trunk or Treat Vehicles Needed

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Sundays | 11:30 am - 6:30 pm

Friday, October 26 | 4:30 - 7 pm

Eglin Outdoor Recreation is looking for at least several dozen decorated vehicles to populate Trunk or Treat Lane at this year's FallFest! If you would like to volunteer to showcase your "spooky-fied" vehicle and pass out treats to children, we would like to hear from you. First through third place Individual and Squadron "Best Trunk" winners will be awarded prizes! The Lane is open from 4:30-5 p.m. for EFMP families and from 5-7 p.m. for all others. All trunks are asked to be in their assigned space and ready for to go by 4:30 p.m. Candy supplies will be supplemented by 96 FSS while supplies last. Be a part of Eglin's biggest program of the year! Please call Outdoor Recreation at 850-882-5058 to register.

Sponsored by: Sprint | Grifols | Eglin Federal Credit Union

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Pro football fans are invited to catch all the gridiron action every Sunday at Legends Sports Grill. Go fanatical as "NFL Sunday Ticket - Only on DIRECTV" is featured FREE on Legends' ten big-screen HDTVs, plus one giant projector screen. For the ultimate viewing experience, you'll want to get into the new designated Fan-Zone! Featuring reserved recliner seating with private table, FREE popcorn, and priority food and beverage service.

Legends | 850-279-3534

NAF Hiring Looking for an opportunity to serve our local military community? The NAF Human Resource Office on Eglin Air Force Base has positions available for multiple Force Support Service Activities, both full and part time. Positions include: Cooks, Waiters, Food service workers, Bartenders, Recreations Aids/Assistant, Child and Youth Program Assistants, Custodial workers. Visit www.NAFJobs.org.

NAF | 850-883-3036

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• Archery Tag

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Friday • October 19 | 4 pm

Eglin Outdoor Recreation presents Archery Tag! Similar to dodgeball, Archery Tag is played with bows and patented foam-tipped arrows. This exciting, action-packed game offers the ultimate family-friendly experience that engages everyone. Archery Tag exists to introduce individuals to the sport of archery through a safe, fun, and unique archery experience. Cost is $10 per person and includes all equipment needed to participate. Games are played at Postl Point and are open to all base personnel and their registered guests. Pre-registration is recommended.

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

• Parents' Night Out

Saturday • October 20 | 5-10 pm Saturday, November 3 | 11 am - 4 pm

Eglin's Child Development Center offers a special time for parents to enjoy a "Parents' Night Out" one Saturday every month. This popular child care program provides a break for parents while children are safely supervised in a fun and exciting environment. Families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years may sign up on a space-available basis for $25 per child. Activities for children will include games, movies and craft projects. Families eligible for FREE participation are those with referrals for the "Give Parents a Break" program (call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 850-882-9060 for details) and U.S. Army personnel through the Army Covenant.

CDC III| 850-882-5519

• Scenic Trail Hike

Saturday • October 20 | 8:30 am

Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation for a hiking trip along a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Hikers will experience spring-fed creeks and endless plant and animal life along a 7-mile stretch of Florida's natural beauty. Participants meet at Eglin's Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point for an 8:30 a.m. departure. Cost is $10 per person and includes round trip transportation to the trail (about 45 minutes away) and a hiking permit. Participation is open to all base personnel and their guests, ages 8 and up.

Sign up at Outdoor Rec and please make staff aware of any allergies or other pertinent medical conditions when signing up.

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

• RecOn: Indoor Bouldering Trip Saturday • October 21 | 10 am

Enjoy the outdoor sport of bouldering right here in Northwest Florida — and without the outdoors! Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation for a visit to Rock Out Climbing Gym in Destin. Rock Out is a premier indoor rock climbing facility that provides adventurers a place to seek new challenges, socialize with other active people, and enjoy an amazing workout, all while having fun. This two-hour scheduled event starts with departure time from the Eglin Outdoor Rec Center at Postl Point. Cost to participate is $10, and round trip transportation is provided. Participants must be a minimum age of 13 years old, and are encouraged to wear athletic clothing. Contact Outdoor Rec to sign up.

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

• QuickBooks Training

Monday - Friday • November 5 - 9 | 9 am - 2:30 pm

The Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center is offering QuickBooks Training to spouses of Eglin's active duty Air Force, provided FREE through a grant from the Air Force Aid Society. The 5-day session of classes includes the QuickBooks Software and book for each participant, a practice test, two opportunities to test for "QuickBooks National Certification," and personalized employment assistance. Basic computer skills are needed and office experience is preferred. For more information or to register, contact Diana Lawrence at 850-882-9060. Deadline for registration is Mon, October 29.

A&FRC | 850-882-9060

Teen Volunteer Opportunities Teenagers looking for volunteer opportunities are invited to pitch in at the Eglin Youth Center! Help is needed with admin work, facility repairs, special events, and assisting in sports programs. Volunteer work is a great opportunity for teens to acquire valuable job skills, to naturally build responsibility, and to give back to their community. Also, volunteer hours can help boost résumés and look great on college applications! Please speak with Youth Center staff to learn more and get involved. Youth Center & School Age | 850-882-8212

Gobble Wobble 5K/10K

November 9 | 2 pm | Postl Point Come out and join the Eglin Fitness Center's Gobble Wobble, featuring a 5K fun run and a 10K competitive race. Start/Finish line is at Postl Point, near the Eglin Outdoor Recreation Center. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers of the 10K. Participation is FREE for all base personnel. Be one of the first 30 participants to register in person at the Eglin Fitness Center by Friday, November 2, and receive a FREE t-shirt on race day! 850-882-6223

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CHILD CARE

Effective immediately and for the next 30 days, Eglin FCC will provide AF FCC Extended Duty Care for those families from Tyndall who may be displaced to Eglin. An AF FCC ECC request form is not required.

For Tyndall families, FCC will enroll children without immunization records. Please call 882-9700 for further information.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• New Career and Education Advisement Tool

The Department of Defense (DoD) is launching a career pathway exploration and planning tool called Career Path DECIDE (www.careerpathdecide.org) designed specifically for Service members, Veterans, and their families. Career Path DECIDE is easy to use, requires no user account, and can be accessed from any device (desktop, tablet, or mobile). Career Path DECIDE helps users identify longer-term career goals and develop personalized strategies for accomplishing those goals. Specifically, it provides: -Ability to explore civilian career pathways including salary and projected job growth rates -Personalized information about how to start and promote within a career -Understanding of the knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) -Information about the academic degrees and/or professional certifications. Visit www.careerpathdecide.org to explore careers, jobs, and get connected to the information and resources you need!

FAMILY

Oct 26 - Trunk or Treat: Fall Fest Oct 30 - Zombie Powderpuff Nov 16 - Gobble Wobble 5K/10K Nov 16 - Boss & Buddy Wing Night Nov 19 - STEM Stations at the Library Nov 22 - Thanksgiving Meal (Breeze)

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